Bull Fighting

Bullfighters hoping for better breaks during bull-riding finale
[Jan. 30, 2009] CHICAGO – Joe Garretson and Brandt Clark know what it takes to put their lives and limbs on the line.

The professional bullfighters do it for a living, placing themselves in harm’s way so fallen bull riders can escape. It’s what they will do starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, during the Professional Championship Bullriders World Finale III at the Sears Centre. By Ted Harbin

American Cowboy Travel Joins Rodeo Attitude Sponsorship Team
[Jan. 29, 2009] Rodeo Attitude is proud to announce that American Cowboy Travel has joined the Rodeo Attitude Network as a sponsor of the Weather and Travel Directory. Jeremy Muntz, owner of American Cowboy Travel, submitted the following information for your information: By Cindy Meyers & Jeremy Muntz

Imbil's link to world rodeo
[Jan. 23, 2009] FROM humble beginnings growing up in the scenic surrounds of country life in Imbil, Philip Kropp has made a big impact in the sport of bull clowning. In fact, Kropp's success is nothing short of stunning.

Kropp, 25, is now based in Utah where he is one of the most respected and admired bull clowns on the bull riding circuit. With countless accolades and awards to his name, his resume is the envy of any bull clown.

Burelle, Tuckness named Protessional Bullfighters World Champions
[Jan. 11, 2009] On Saturday night while representing Team Cavender’s during the final go-round of the Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships, Tuckness and Burelle put the finishing touches to a terrific season by being crowned world champions By Ted Harbin

Team Cavenders takes the lead at World Championships
[Jan. 9, 2009] Team Cavenders took advantage of everything laid before them during Friday’s fifth go-round of the Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships. By Ted Harbin

Bullfighters share their lives with Odessa students
[Jan. 8, 2009] When they're not fighting bulls, Cory Wall and Joe Garretson love to teach the skills it takes to control the bucking bovines.

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, while in town competing in the Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships, the two talented athletes spent time teaching Odessa schoolchildren about their jobs, their passions and their lifestyle. By Ted Harbin

World Championship judges leave bullfighting cleats behind
[Jan. 8, 2009] Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships

ODESSA, Texas - At most rodeos, Rowdy Barry's work takes him inside the arena, where he gets up close and personal with bucking bulls. The same can be said for Allen Nelson By Ted Harbin

All-American Dodge shares limelight with Mann Creek
[Jan. 8, 2009] ODESSA, Texas - At least some other team is atop the leaderboard at the Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Finals.

Dave Jantzi of Sugar Creek, Ohio, and Toby Inman of Davis Junction, Ill. – representing Team All-American Dodge - won the opening two go-rounds of the championship, but settled for a split for the third-round win with Jay Brewer of Graham, Texas, and Steve Wangler of Plainview, Neb. Both teams scored 77 points. By Ted Harbin

Team Mann Creek fighting through Brewer’s injury
[Jan. 7, 2009] ODESSA, Texas - The pain came quickly, and Jay Brewer knew exactly what was wrong.

A little more than a month ago, the Graham, Texas, bullfighter suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. When the same joint dislocated last Thursday during his first fight of the Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships, Brewer’s disappointment was as strong as the pain. By Ted Harbin

Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships - Round 2
[Jan. 4, 2009] Team All-American Dodge still hot, wins second go-round - Dave Jantzi and Toby Inman are riding a hot streak.

The Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships are a great place to get on a roll, and on Saturday night during the second performance that takes place in conjunction with the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo, the duo representing Team All-American Dodge pulled through with their second straight win. By Ted Harbin

Team All-American Dodge wins first go-round going away
[Jan. 3, 2009] The tallest bullfighters in the pen made the biggest move on opening night of the Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships on Friday at the Ector County Coliseum. By Ted Harbin

SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo - January 2-10
[Jan. 2, 2009] ODESSA, Texas - This west Texas community has a lot to boast about. The Permian Basin is the home of some of the best-known high school football. It's where oil rigs and energy wells dot the landscape...But over the next 10 days, it's home of the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo... By Ted Harbin

Cowboys, cowgirls fight through pain for pay
[Jan. 2, 2009] During the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo, Joe Garretson of Springfield, Mo., will be protecting cowboys and competing when he should be doing physical therapy, less than two months removed from shoulder surgery. Garretson and teammate Cory Wall of Burlington, Colo., make up one of five teams competing in the Professional Bullfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships, which take place during the six days of the rodeo, January 2-3 and 7-10. By Ted Harbin

PBF bullfighters getting Dodge Ram tough in west Texas
[Dec. 29, 2008] Professional Bulfighters Daisy Protection Bullfight World Championships - Odessa, TX - All-American Dodge of Midland/Odessa knows what it means to be All-American tough. Now All-American Dodge and the Professional Bullfighters Inc. will show you a whole new way to Grab Life By The Horns. By Ted Harbin